SPG Leak?

[Gone for diving]

Small amount or smeared?
Which Is it?

 

[Paula Trounce]

A small amount of food-grade silicone grease smeared on the O-rings before installing.

I was worried about any lubricant ending up in the gauge.

 

[Centrals]

I was worried about any lubricant ending up in the gauge.

Those are dynamic O-rings so lubricant is necessary but only use tiny amount.
Inside the gauge is no problem but not inside the Bourdon tube.

 

[Paula Trounce]

Those are dynamic O-rings so lubricant is necessary but only use tiny amount.
Inside the gauge is no problem but not inside the Bourdon tube.

Good to know.
Maybe that's all it needed.

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Small amount or smeared?
Which Is it?

If I use a tea spoon to scoop the silicone and then I use my finger to smear the grease.




...banal retentive sentiments are never flattering...

 

[broncobowsher]

The O-rings should be shiny (wet) from the lube, but not lumps or raw lube left behind.

The leak at pressure up, just change the spool for the easy fix.

 

[Centrals]

If I use a tea spoon to scoop the silicone and then I use my finger to smear the grease.




...banal retentive sentiments are never flattering...

I use the tip of a tooth pick to smear the lube on the O-ring.
Silicone grease is very difficult to wash away.

 

[Gone for diving]

If I use a tea spoon to scoop the silicone and then I use my finger to smear the grease.

A few questions,
I am very confused.

what size of container does your silicone come in, that you need a tea spoon?

Also was this smeared with a finger?
If so, can you explain how to do it?
If not, how was it done?
Please help me understand.

 

[broncobowsher]

OMS - Silicone Grease (60 gram)

Silicone grease

www.paragondivestore.com

It is a small container. Not tractor grease, that is completely different. About the only thing the same is they are both called grease and they are in a thin paste form.